Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $85,820 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.26
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $111,680
Employed locally 210
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $75,150
    50th (median)
    $85,820
    75th
    $103,930
    90th
    $111,680

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 121% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $103,370
    Farmington, NM $102,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,170
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $97,220
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $90,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Lansing, MI is $41.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.35 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Lansing, MI is 10.1% below the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,150.